IMPACT OF EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: A STUDY OF GIWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF KADUNA STATE

ABSTRACT Organizations whether public or private are established with certain specific aims and goals which are directly reflected in their vision and mission. This study investigates the impact of effective leadership on the achievement of organizational objectives. The study was limited to Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Giwa of Kaduna State with a population of 895 employees. The study used a quantitative research method. The study used Yamane's Formular to determine the sample size. Three research objectives were stated with three corresponding research questions and one null hypothesis. The instrument used for collecting data for the study was twelve (12) items questionnaire. Data were collected by the researcher with the help of trained research assistants from the study areas. Data collected were statistically analyzed using percentages frequency tables to obtain differences in responses of the subjects while chi square was used to test the one null hypothesis at 0.05 significance level. Data generated was tested using correlation and the result reveals that to a large extent the leadership style employed has affected timely achievement of stated goals by academic staff. Also the findings were revealed that the leadership of the organization does not encouraged academic staff to exceed their stated goals. It was recommended that; appropriate leadership style should be adopted by the leaders of the various schools and departments so that the workers will be able to guarantee timely result delivery also the leadership styles by the schools departmental heads should be reviewed to enhance staff ability to exceed their set targets. Keywords: Employees, Leadership, Organization, Organizational performance.